Questions tagged [beam]
Questions about the theory and applications of structural elements designed to resist bending.
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Which container orientation, if any, can hold more weight?
These are cross sections of identical shipping containers, except one is rotated 45 degrees. The cross sections are squares, 3 meters to a side. I drew dashed lines to show where they're suspended by ...
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Neutral axis in canteliver beam at support
First, I thought the neutral axis would just be the y bar which can be obtained from the centroid of the cross-section but is different. I have tried letting the net moment at the wall = 0 and the ...
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Can we have flange (T Beam) Reinforced Concrete with double reinforcement?
Can we have a T concrete Beam with double reinforcement, or the reinforcement must be just located at the bottom of Beam? (considering we have a positive moment)
If Mu > ∅Mn, T Beam must be double ...
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Should one use multiple elements through the thickness with multiple materials?
To get realistic results from a FEM calculation, it is common (or so I've been taught by someone who may not be up to date) to use at least four or five elements through the thickness of a beam or ...
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How to add Beam cross section properties to imported mesh in Ansys?
Ansys Workbench 17.1
I have a mesh that was imported from Abaqus into Ansys but the beam cross section data is missing. As a result the structural model omits the beam elements.
How do I access the ...
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Deflection of a cantilever beam composed of separate (not bonded) planks
In the case of a simple cantilever beam having a uniform shape and being loaded at its end - the calculation of the deflection at any point along the beam is well known.
What happens if we split it ...
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Is is possible to use singularity function to expresse the horizontal forces ?
I know how to translate torques and vertical forces into singularity functions, but may i also express the horizontal forces with singular function? if yes then what would be that expression?
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Shear forces along a beam using singularity functions
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As you can see, the left end of the beam is fixed, and a distributed load is applied to the beam. I calculated the shear forces by conventional means, but when I ...
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Bending equation and max deflection of UDL and multiple point loads
I have a beam, simply supported with 2 points loads and 2 UDLs. The loads are symmetric about the centre of the beam.
I've tried to derive an expression for the moment along the beam and then via 2 ...
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Loadcell / strain gauge sizing for a joist
I am looking to use some load cells (foil based type) to detect presence for home automation within in a room. I was looking to mount some loadcells to the joists for the floor (UK Based house so ...
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What exactly is the thin wall assumption in regards to beam cross sections?
What does it mean with respect to calculating stresses on a beam undergoing loading and when should it be applied?
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Timoshenko Beam Theory for Quasistatic Cantilever Beam: Shear Term
I'm trying to determine the effect of shearing force on the deflection of a quasistatic cantilever beam. In his book, Theory of Elasticity, Timoshenko added the following term to the deflection:
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How to find a beam for my (simple) application
I have a spanof 9m that I bridge with a (as yet unspecified) beam. From this beam hangs a load (a pipeline), right in the middle, of 4.295 kN. The beam is simply supported. I want to use an IPE steel ...
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Ceiling mounted punching bag without compromising structure or floor above
This question is regarding the safest way of installing a heavy punching bag of 100 lbs from the basement ceiling. Above the basement ceiling is a wood floor. The goal is to sleep soundly at night ...
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How does the superposition principle relate to Bernoulli-Euler and Timoshenko beam theory? [closed]
I have a shaft with a bearing in each end, and a large eccentric mass covering the entire "free length" of the shaft.
The attachment of the eccentric mass is done using heat shrinking.
Without ...
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Transfering moment through internal hinge
My professor says, the internal hinge can not transfer moment:
But can we calculate $\Sigma M_A=0$ for whole beam ( without cutting it or something) this way?:
$\Sigma M_A=0 ===\Rightarrow M_A+(D_y ...
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Base Support for a Tree house
I am building a tree house in my backyard and it is going to be relatively simple. There are no parts that require drilling into the tree. The whole house is propped up by four 4x4 wood supports. I'm ...
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Natural frequencies of an orthotropic bending beam with circular cross-section
I am trying to find an expression for the natural frequencies of an orthotropic bending beam with a circular cross-section. I have tried searching for some literature on this, but have so far been ...
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Multiple Varying cross section beam deflection
How do we calculate the deflection of a cantilever with two or three cross-sections, and different forces acting at the end of each section?
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Beam Span for Outdoor Shelter [closed]
I'm building an outdoor shelter and I'm wondering what would be:
The maximum beam span for the type of wood/material used such it can support the roof weight and not sag in the middle,
Suggestions on ...
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Skewing of joints using virtual work
Given ist the following framework:
$$E=210 \frac{\text{kN}}{\text{mm}^2}$$
$$ EA \to \infty $$
$$ I_1 = 80000\text{cm}^4 $$
$$ \frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{3}{4} $$
$$ I_3=I_1 $$
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Engineering mechanics(statics) [closed]
I don’t get how to get the answer to part e. Should we assume reactions at A and B in all three figures are same? If so, why?
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Determining Elastic Equation of Beam with Linearly Distributed Load
I'm trying to solve this question, but I'm not sure where to start.
Typically, to solve this type of problem, I would find the vertical support reaction at R $\left(\dfrac{w_0 L}{24}\right)$, then ...
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Beam deformation under trapezoidal load
Can somebody help me find the equation for the deformation of a simply supported beam under trapezoidal load (with intensity Q1 and Q2, at starting point X1 and end point X2)?
I am trying to find it ...
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Equivalent spring of beam supported by springs
My professor gave us yesterday a problem to calculate the equivalent spring of the system shown in the attached figure. The problem: a cantilever beam supported by two springs $k_1$ and $k_2$ located ...
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Support columns inside metal tubing
Does structural metal tubing (e.g., either as HSS, or in space frames, or even motorcycle/bicycle frames) ever come with any small metal rods or columns inside of the tubing itself?
While it might ...
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Simply Supported beam with multiple point loads and distributed load [closed]
How can I solve this problem using FEM (longhand calculation)? I want to find deflections at each load point. This is not a homework problem. This is related to a project that I and my brother is ...
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Transfer of moments in beams with internal hinges
We have a beam with 1 internal hinge just like the picture. We know the internal hinge can not transfer moments between AB and BD. We know the 30 kN force makes some moments on BD & AB. If B (...
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Why are steel I-beams mostly symmetrical?
From what I understand most types of steel are strong both in tension and compression, yet they are still usually significantly stronger in tension. Suppose a common I-beam supported on both ends and ...
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Are the points of inflection and contraflexure the same?
In theory of bending of beams, often these terms are used. There are no clear definition present. Most of them contradicting. Which of the property(bending moment and shear force) is zero in which ...
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How to deal with inverse distributed load ramp starts and ends somewhere along the beam?
I know how to solve it by moment line methode but i want to use singularity function here and i'm very confused. My strategy consist of writing the correspond singularity function for each element but ...
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Why in the construction of power transmission towers , the rods are hinged oblique? [closed]
I know if a rod is hinged at its two ends and if there is no load act upon it along its length then the forces exist only along its length but i don't see how this characteristic comes into play ?
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How to design a shelving unit out of McMaster Carr Struts? [closed]
I apologize for the complete beginner question.
I'm an Undergraduate Research Assistant trying to design a shelving 8'tall by 10' Long, 4' wide shelving unit to support about 200 lbs. I'm designing ...
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Differentiate between rectangular beam and flange beam
How to differentiate between rectangular beam and flange beam ??? In the question below , the answer provided is flange beam , I'm wondering can i design it as rectangular beam
Since there's no clue ...
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Deformation of two perpendicular beams with parabolic properties
I want to calculate the deformation of the following structure:
I have numbered the vertical beam 1 and the horzontal beam 2. The hight of beam 2 is given by:
$h(x)=h\sqrt{1-x/L_2}$
So I thought I ...
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Plate bending boundary conditions
A plate with length 2L is placed on supports at x = L/2 and x = - L/2. The plate is deforming elastically under its own weight (maximum displacement bowing up at x = $0$). Both ends of the plate are ...
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Moment and Torque at a Single Point
As far as I know, moments/torques occur when forces applied are not in line. However, I often see moments/torques being applied at a single point in free body diagrams.
How can moment/torque be ...
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how to solve internal hinge problem with loading given on hinge [closed]
how to solve internal hinge problem with loading given on hinge
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Why are the support reactions of the two pin-connected members different?
Can someone please explain why the support at C does not have a vertical reaction force while the support at E has?
Doesn't the support at C have the same kind of pin connection as the support at E?
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How can I use the bending stiffness of corrugated cardboard to determine maximum stacking heights of pallets loaded with glass bottles?
I am doing a project at the moment which involves improving the packaging operation at work. Right now I am looking at ways to improve packaging selection based on engineering principles, rather than ...
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Is there a need to consider the moment generated by horizontal water pressure in a pool?
Suppose there's a pool which is supported by 4 beams (Perimeter beams)and 4 columns. When designing the beam should we consider the moment generated due to the horizontal water pressure? (I'm using ...
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Structural engineering: Would I need a beam for this? [closed]
If I was designing a simple gabled house with a 21 ft vaulted ceiling as the peak of the roof, and the house was about 32 ft x 40 ft with no load bearing walls (other than the 4 exterior walls)... ...
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Reinforcing beam and slab with correct steel bar structure
This question might look silly. I am not knowing the correct engineering terms to use in this question. I am trying to explain using the words what I know in English.
We have been hired some ...
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Beam stiffness matrix with sliding end release in arbitrary angle
I know how to get the stiffness matrix of a beam with any type of end releases (hinges and rollers) by applying Guyan reduction (static condensation) to the beam stiffness matrix in local axes. ...
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Round beam deflection under its own weight
I'm trying to calculate how much simply-supported round beams of several materials and diameters deflect under their own weight plus an additional weight in the middle.
I know the material densities ...
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How to analyse a beam considering P-delta effect?
I want to do some analysis of an axially loaded simply supported beam considering P-delta effect. I set up a non-linear load case and apply axial load to it. Subsequent analysis of live load and dead ...
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What is the bending moment formula for continuously supported beam of equal span?
Is there a standard chart in Eurocode for the maximum and minimum bending moment in uniformly loaded beam for indeterminate structures where we can use directly? Many textbooks give different ...
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Wing as cantilever beam (beam-rod) model for aeroelasticity fluttering analysis
I recently bumbped into a rather basic but interesting question on aeroelasticity. I've learned to derive the fluttering critical speed from Pines's theory but it involves some spring stiffness like ...
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How to find maximum acceptable deflection?
I have a beam. I have its Young's modulus. I don't have its maximum acceptable deflection. How can I determine the maximum acceptable deflection without breaking the beam?
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Longitudinal impact of steel rod on a steel plate to verify the contact duration
So I'm doing an experiment to verify the contact duration when a steel rod (Material: Mild Steel) is allowed to free fall longitudinally on a steel plate. The arrangement is real simple:
The rod is ...
